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2025 F1 Chinese GP Preview: Key Issues, Expectations, and Predictions

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 20, 2025
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2025 Chinese Grand Prix Viewing Guide: Live Stream and TV Schedule for USA, UK, and Australia

As the 2025 Formula 1 season kicks into high gear, all eyes turn to Shanghai’s much-anticipated Round 2—the Chinese Grand Prix. The season opener was a spectacle of thrill and drama, setting the stage for an electrifying year in F1 racing. As we draw closer to the Chinese GP, let’s delve into the most crucial aspects that are driving conversations in the Motorsport world.

A pivotal point of contention that has stirred the pot is the ongoing saga of the ‘mini-DRS’ or the flexi-wing issue. Despite the FIA’s stringent measures against the exploitation of flexi-wings, there are concerns that certain teams continue to gain unjust advantages. The regulatory body has now decreed that all teams must limit rear wing flexing to 0.5mm, with a tolerance of 0.25mm, a notice that comes with little warning.

McLaren, the team that has been at the forefront of exploiting this so-called loophole, faces an uncertain future. Will this new clampdown diminish the squad’s advantage beginning this weekend? Lando Norris, however, remains unphased, confidently asserting that McLaren doesn’t need to adjust anything, and their setup is “probably too good.”

Switching lanes to Oscar Piastri, the question on everyone’s lips: can he rebound from his Australian GP disappointment? With a promising 2024 season under his belt, Piastri was expected to finish on the podium at his home Grand Prix. However, a costly spin in Lap 44 saw him slide to the back, ultimately finishing ninth. Now trailing Norris by a substantial 23-point deficit, it’s crucial for the Aussie driver to regain his momentum swiftly. Given Piastri’s evident confidence and resilience, it’s unlikely that his Melbourne misstep will significantly dampen his spirits.

Doubts are also swirling around the Ferrari team. Their Australian GP showing was underwhelming, considering they had entered the race as the second-fastest package. The abrupt decline of Ferrari’s performance from qualifying at Albert Park left fans puzzled. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who finished in eighth and tenth place respectively, will need to turn things around fast. Despite Hamilton’s slow start, Ferrari’s high-caliber drivers are expected to deliver, provided the car’s pace is up to par.

Interestingly, the problems Ferrari faced in Melbourne seem to echo through Haas’ camp. Haas, who started the 2025 season with a hopeful outlook, had a disheartening weekend in Australia. The issues with the car’s balance, especially at the rear—a majority of which is Ferrari-built—has raised questions. Could the shared gearbox and diffuser package be the root of the problems both teams faced?

Midfield teams like Williams and Racing Bulls made headlines during the Australian GP, particularly in qualifying. Drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon finished impressively in fifth and sixth place, respectively. The question remains: can they continue to disrupt the status quo at the Chinese GP?

The precedent set by the season opener suggests that the 2025 F1 season could be one of the most thrilling yet. As we gear up for the Chinese GP, the stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the world waits with bated breath for the next chapter in this high-octane saga.

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